Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 2007 Avenger 2.0L L4 Diesel. Covers both the standard and High Output 2.0L L4 Diesel.
Built on the JS platform, the 2007 Dodge Avenger utilized a 2.0L L4 diesel engine that anchors the vehicle's top complaint area of Engine & Engine Cooling, though the model logged just 2 total owner complaints alongside 4 recalls. When situated within the Avenger's broader 1995-2015 complaint history, this iteration sits dramatically closer to the lowest-complaint year of 2015 (1 complaint) than to the 2008 peak of 844 complaints. Consequently, the 2007 model represents a notably stable point in the nameplate's lineage, providing a sharp numerical contrast to the far heavier complaint volumes that characterize the model's most problematic years.
Condensed service procedures for routine maintenance. Procedures that require dealer diagnostic equipment are identified and summarized only.
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool (dealer / locksmith) |
| Why | Transmitter codes are written into the receiver in the passenger door module |
| When needed | After Sentry Key Immobilizer Module (SKIM) replacement |
| Tool required | DRBIII scan tool |
| Also required | The vehicle's four-digit PIN code |
Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.
The 2007 Dodge Avenger is the first model year of a new generation, and the federal record shows it with only 2 complaints and 4 recalls—a stark contrast to the 844 complaints and 6 recalls for the 2008 model. This dramatic spike suggests that early production issues may not have been fully captured in the 2007 data, possibly due to low initial sales or a lag in reporting, rather than genuine reliability. Across the generation (2007–2015), complaints peak in 2008 and again in 2012–2013, while TSBs climb steadily from 29 in 2007 to 139 in 2013, indicating persistent engineering refinements. The 2007’s low complaint count is an outlier that likely masks the same problems that surfaced heavily in 2008, making it a risky first-year buy. Given the 4 recalls and the pattern of escalating complaints in subsequent years, the 2007 Avenger is not a recommended purchase for a used-car buyer seeking long-term dependability.
All 2 complaints on record, top 1 components.
Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.
Showing 2 of 4 campaigns on record for this vehicle.
CHRYSLER IS RECALLING 180,963 MY 2007-2008 SEBRING AND DODGE AVENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A STANDARD TIRE PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM (TPMS). UNUSED ELECTRICAL CONNECTORS FOR THE TPMS MAY BECOME CORRODED AND COULD… Remedy: DEALERS WILL SEAL THE WIRES FOR THE TPMS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 15, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CHRYSLER AT 1-800-853-1403.
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.4 LITER ENGINES, THE ENGINE COOLANT MAY BE DRAWN INTO THE LEFT RADIATOR COOLING FAN MOTOR CONNECTOR. Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE CONNECTOR FOR CONTAMINATION OR DAMAGE, INSTALL A WIRING HARNESS OVERLAY, AND REPLACE THE FAN MOTOR FREE OR CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 19, 2007…
Showing 5 of 29 bulletins on record with NHTSA.
| Bulletin | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 103954 | 2025-04-02 | Unknown Or Other | ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER |
| 104087 | 2025-04-02 | Unknown Or Other | ACTUATOR - A/C AND HEATER |
| S1121000006RevA | 2020-08-19 | Power Train | (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes… |
| S1121000006 Rev. | 2020-08-19 | Electrical System | (Revision A) No Start No Crank ? Starter Will Not Engage And There Are No Related Codes… |
| 23-015-20 | 2020-04-30 | Equipment | Disinfectant Solution Recommended for COVID-19 |
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